Kazami

Kazami is a Japanese surname and a toponym that appears in various contexts. The meaning of the name depends on the kanji used, and multiple character combinations can be read as Kazami. As with many Japanese names, the exact interpretation varies by family or locality.

Geographically, Kazami appears in the names of several locales in Japan, where it functions as a component of municipal or district names rather than as a single standalone place. These uses are dispersed across different prefectures and reflect the common practice of incorporating family or historical identifiers into place names.

In popular culture, Kazami is most widely recognized as the surname of several fictional characters. Yuuka Kazami is a youkai character in the Touhou Project series, known as the Flower Master of Spring. Yuji Kazami is the main protagonist of The Fruit of Grisaia, a visual novel and anime adaptation, portrayed as a calm and analytical student. The surname also appears for other characters across anime, manga, and games, illustrating its broad if varied usage in fiction.

Real-world bearers of the surname exist, though Kazami is relatively uncommon in Japan. In non-Japanese contexts, the name appears in translations and fan materials as part of character names or author credits, reflecting its persistence in popular media beyond its native usage.